Summer Lawn Care: Mowing Heights and Patterns for Common Grasses

Mow at the right height with sharp blades for a clean cut.

Recommended Cutting Heights

• Common Bermuda: 1 inch
• Hybrid Bermuda: ½ inch
• Bluegrass & Perennial Ryegrass: 2 inches
• Tall Fescue: 3 inches

Never remove >1/3 of the blade. Don't scalp.

Mowing Pattern

1. Two passes across top and bottom ends.
2. Move up and down, slightly overlapping each row.

Edging

Use a half-moon edger along gravel paths and flower beds to cut errant shoots.